## Participation in External Organizations
We actively participate in industry groups and initiatives aligned with the azbil Group's thinking and direction to promote carbon neutrality. When reviewing participation in external organizations, we regularly examine whether there is a significant contradiction with our thinking and direction, and if there is a large deviation, we consider withdrawing. These efforts are examined from the viewpoint of corporate planning, environment promotion, and sustainability promotion, and are deliberated and decided in the Management Meeting when a judgment is required.
Azbil Corporation participates in the Japan Climate Initiative\*1 and supports it in "Joining the front line of the global push for decarbonization from Japan." The azbil Group actively promotes initiatives to combat climate change.
The Japan Climate Initiative encourages the Japanese government, industry groups, and companies to proactively reduce CO2 toward the realization of a carbon-neutral society as required by the Paris Agreement, and encourages participating companies themselves to take active steps toward reducing carbon emissions.
Regarding our participation in the Japan Climate Initiative, we share information with our chief risk officer (CRO) with the approval of the aG director in charge of environmental protection innovation, and also report to the Management Meeting.
Since various policy proposals have been made through the Japan Climate Initiative, the azbil Group engages in dialog with policy makers through its participation in the initiative.